Duty-free goods diverted to local market, appellant penalized without sufficient evidence of knowledge.

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....Customs Act, 1962 - Penalty levied on appellant as co-noticee for principal violator's diversion of duty-free imported goods under DEEC scheme to local market without fulfilling export obligation. Appellant's relationship with principal violator not sufficient evidence of knowledge about modus operandi. Appellant severed ties with partnership firm after payment issue. Commissioner's order imposing penalty set aside by Appellate Tribunal due to lack of corroborative evidence against appellant.....